Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin to Remain Closed Until July 29th; Relocating Guests with Existing Reservations

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The extended closure of the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin to the public has deepened, now extended until July 29th. Previously, it was announced that the resort wouldn’t be accepting any new reservations scheduled before July 29th, and now we’ve learned that those with preexisting reservations are being relocated for their stay. The resort … Read more

Major League Soccer Teams Begin to Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort

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Earlier in the month, it was announced that Major League Soccer teams would be housed at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort while they played in the MLS is Back Tournament. The tournament is set to take place from July 8th to August 11th and will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Today, … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin During Parks Closure

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Despite many construction projects on Walt Disney World property seeing significant delays, or possibly even cancellations, due to COVID-19, “The Cove” hotel at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort never skipped a beat. The hotel, which was formally announced in November of 2018, has maintained steady progress during the entirety of the park’s … Read more

PHOTOS: See Amazing Aerial Photos of Empty Walt Disney World Resort Hotels During the Extended Parks Closure

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As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of many of Walt Disney World’s resort hotels as … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on “The Cove” Hotel Continues at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

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While most construction at Walt Disney World has been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work on a new hotel extension called “The Cove,” has not. If you aren’t familiar this project is the newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin. The Cove will be an additional tower at the Swan and … Read more

Discover a Star-Studded Gala Opening at the Disney-MGM Studios With this Star Tours Grand Opening Press Itinerary from 1990

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Get … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction on “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Continues Throughout Extended Parks Closure

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While most construction projects around Walt Disney World have come to a stop during the COVID-19 pandemic, work on The Cove continues. The new hotel adjacent to the Swan & Dolphin Resorts continues to be a hive of activity. Nestled in the corner of land in the parking lot for Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf, workers … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Now Fully Closed Through March 31 Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is now fully closed through March 31 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. Previously, the resort had remained open with just the Swan Wing operating after the closure of the Dolphin Wing. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is implementing the following policies: In order to better … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Goes Vertical on New “The Cove” Hotel at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

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A milestone has been reached as the construction of “The Cove,” the newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin complex, has gone vertical. The hotel will be across the street from the Swan and Dolphin on Epcot Resorts Boulevard, adjacent to the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course. The hotel has been designed … Read more

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Remains Open; Shifting Operations to Swan Wing Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Concerns

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While currently, all Walt Disney World run hotels are set to close this Friday (if not sooner) due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, we received news that the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort wing will be closing its doors for the foreseeable future. The remaining guests at the hotel are being moved to the resort’s sister hotel, … Read more

PHOTOS: Beginnings of a Structure Appear at The Cove Hotel Site in the EPCOT Resort Area

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A new hotel is coming to the EPCOT resort area. Last November, Marriott International announced the addition to the Swan and Dolphin hotel complex, which the company owns and operates. The new hotel is called The Cove and will be located across Epcot Resorts Boulevard from the Swan and Dolphin, directly beside Fantasia Gardens Miniature … Read more

PHOTOS: 10/13/19 Swan and Dolphin “The Cove” Hotel Construction Update

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The other day we decided to check in on the construction over near Swan and Dolphin on the new and upcoming Cove Hotel, which is located right behind the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course. It’s been a few months since we last checked in on the construction site, so let’s see what progress has been … Read more

PHOTOS: 6/14/19 Construction Update on New Swan and Dolphin Hotel, “The Cove”

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It’s been a couple months since we last checked in on the progress of the upcoming new addition to the Swan and Dolphin Resort complex, “The Cove”. It’s still looking like a lot of construction walls and some big piles of dirt for now though, but they have added some concept art added to the walls … Read more

PHOTOS: Land Cleared Near Fantasia Gardens for New Swan and Dolphin Hotel, “The Cove”

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We were there when the construction walls went up. Then we were there as demolition began. Now they’ve cleared the land, and preparations can begin for construction on the upcoming addition to the Swan and Dolphin Resort complex, “The Cove”. Here’s what the demolition site looks like. There’s still some clean-up work going on, but most … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Demolition Begins Near Fantasia Gardens for New Swan and Dolphin “The Cove” Hotel

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The last time we showed you the site for the new Swan and Dolphin hotel, “The Cove”, construction walls had just gone up. Demolition recently began in earnest to clear the site for construction. The new hotel is being built on land previously occupied by part of the Fantasia Gardens complex (picnic pavilions, tennis courts, … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Begins Near Fantasia Gardens for New Swan and Dolphin “The Cove” Hotel

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Construction walls have sprung up in and around The Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf course in anticipation for The Cove, a new hotel being built adjacent to the Swan and Dolphin complex. Everything that isn’t the golf course is being removed to make way for the new structure and parking lot. It can be hard to … Read more